MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation

North Point Technology

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Flexible schedule

Open culture

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete environment. This role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues, and ensure accurate production reporting. This position emphasizes hands-on integration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches, ramp-ups, and ongoing operations.
Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
Integrate MES template routines and UDTs into PLC programs.
Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and reporting.
Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams for successful integration.